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Denny and Monika from our San Francisco (Haight) store says:

The Leader is a classic style that is true to size!

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Drawing on invaluable lessons he learned from his boyhood camping experiences, John sketched up a sexy lady shoe that featured thick, soft leathers, custom Fluevog buckles, a 3.5" curved heel, and a 1.5" hidden platform of recycled cork, all on a tunite sole with rubber grips. This uber-modern Mary Jane clog makes sure everyone follows the leader. Prepare for the Future, choose well today.

REVIEWS (44)

Only one regret

I LOVE these shoes!!! They are so comfortable and incredibly light you'll forget you have them on. Perfect for travel. Perfect to wear with jeans, skirts, dresses... matches just about anything.

I've only one regret, that I didn't purchase these babies sooner!!!

P. S. Monika is uber helpful and won't steer you wrong. I think I've also found my new Fluevog bff!

Perfect right out of the box!

Di Heuchert - Saskatchewan

I just ordered these babies online June 30th and received them today. I ordered a half size up (based on these wonderful reviews) and these fit perfectly! I truly love them and so excited to add them to my collection of fluevogs! Happy summer!!

Super comfortable

Stephanie - Calgary, AB

I am not a "heel" type girl, but from the minute I tried these on in the store I could not believe how comfortable they were. I cannot say enough about these shoes....love, love, love. I find them very true to size. So happy to be wearing comfortable heels.

Heaven!

Merine Lyon - United States

I'm in Heaven! My very first pair of Vogs and I am in love. Being a thick girrrl I always have to be careful about getting too high of a heel. These fit like a glove and are unbelievably comfortable. Yes! Comfortable heels!

Incredibly Comfortable - The ONLY Pair I Wore to London!!!

Kelly - San Francisco

I work a lot and travel a lot. I am supposed to be a funky designer type but my feet don't often comply. Last year I bought these PREPARE LEADERS in Purple and love them. I ended up bringing these on a short work trip to London and they were so comfortable the entire time - walking through the airport and through the city streets .... cannot say enough good things about these shoes. I am buying another pair in BLUE and am debating the GUIDE style this time around ... love my Fluevogs! I have purchased from Portland and also from the Union Square store and everyone is fantastic. I am a 7 / 37 and these seem very true to size.

In my Vog top 5, probably even 3

Emily - Washington, DC

I own around 20 pairs of Fluevogs, dating to the late 1990s and these are easily in my top 5. They are SUPER comfy, fit true to size and are fabulously wearable - they are so sturdy and grounded that I can walk 10+ blocks in them without the slightest irritation. LOVE THEM!!!

I'm a believer!

A Serious VogFan - north

Over 50 yrs old and already almost six feet tall, I bought these recently and LOVE them. They are true to size for my size 11 feet - a size I wear in non-Vogs and some Vogs. The shoes are narrow and with the platforms don't feel that high. The leather is lovely as is the shape and the craftsmanship. So far, I'm only wearing the shoes indoors at work but I look forward to wearing them as my everyday shoe. Highly recommended and thanks to Anthony at the Montreal store.

My feet are so happy!

Darenna - Phoenix, AZ, USA

I went in to the store to try something else but the minute I put the Prepare Leaders on my foot, I had to buy them. My feet were so happy. I wore them out of the store and walked for blocks, no blisters. This is not my first pair of Fluevogs. For a while the red Malibrans were my favorite. Then the pink/gray/black Amandas. Now these are my favorite. I got the size 7.5, finding these to be true to that size.

My fluvog lost a heal :(

Caroline - Ottawa

Hi,
These are my 3rd pair of Fluevog and I love them but after only 2 weeks and wearing them 5-6 times, the left heal fell....sad :(

Favorite Vogs

Sara Akbar - Washington, DC

This became my 9th pair of Fluevogs and they are by far the best pair of shoes I've ever owned.

They are as comfortable as sneakers. The arch in the shoe is not as steep as the height it gives you so my feet don't hurt at the end of a long day. At 5"2 they make me taller which I love and no foot pain.

I actually have to say (as I have troubled feet) my feet feel better after wearing them.

I have had no trouble wearing them in (I normally wear a 7/7 1/2 and my Prepares are an 8).

The rubber on the soles also help with impact and a lot of walking.

When I want height but not heel I normally wear my Dansko clogs but I have balance issues. So far no tripping in my Prepares or nearly falling over.

So happy with them I just bought another pair despite living on a tight budget. I can give up food for these shoes.

Comfy Cozie Heels sold by a great sales team! NYC Rocks!

Diana - NYC

I adore my newest Fluvogs! I have gotten so many compliments so far. They will be my gallery stomping shoe for sure! A big thanks to the wonderful NYC sales staff for helping me and my son decide on new vogs on Saturday. You are very patient. I know he didn't want to even try on. You made it quick and painless. i am forever thankful! The best part- he looks so handsome and stylish. I know he will be back! You Rock!

excellent service for online

ye - Australia

I decided to gamble but was worried about spending this much on shoes I could only get online. Thankfully the friendly and helpful staff at the Union Square shop where they were presumably shipped from were very proactive and patient in emailing back and forth with advice on how they have fitted other customers. In the end because of a broad foot with a high instep I got a 1/2 size up and they are perfect. It is as if fluevog could have designed Cindarella's glass slipper. They needed a tiny bit of breaking in and are now perfect. The also make my foot look surprisingly dainty and my ankles very shapely.

jao - nyc

holy marvelous. love these shoes.

LOVE this shoe

Christina Gebhard - United States

I love this shoe. I wear a 9, and it is true to size.
Please make it in Brown. I have black and would love a brown pair to round out my outfit options.
comfortable!!!!!

first of 3

Melanie - Vancouver, Canada

These are what started my Prepare addiction. This line is DYNAMITE! Love these so much. I find they run a 1/2 size or so large.

Love at first sight

Evelyn - Willits, CA

Love at first sight of my very first pair of Fluevogs! Thanks to my co-worker who introduced me to Fluevogs. Upon trying these amazing shoes on, they fit perfectly and I felt like I could conquer the world. I was also so impressed with Monika at the Haight store in SF who called me shortly after I placed my order to make sure I knew this style ran 1/2 size small. She corrected my order and I was so glad for the exceptional customer service. Now all I can think about is my next pair of Fluevogs!

My power shoes

Kim - Tulsa, OK

I'm 5' 10" tall without shoes and typically don't wear truly high heels unless an occasion calls for it. But I wear these beauties often because they make me feel practically invinceable. They are my power shoes; I can walk long distances in them and they are SO comfy! Many thanks to the Fluevog team for a great shoe! I look forward to more business with you in the near future!
FYI: a half size up workd well for me.
Thr best shoe investment ever!!!! :-)

No business ethics

Katrina Karwowski - Portland

I purchased the Prepares Guide clogs there and within 2 weeks the sole on one of them started to peel off in several places. The store assured me that this can be fixed. I waited almost two weeks and the fix was very sloppy and incomplete. In addition, the glue they put in there came off after one day of wear. Clearly, the shoes were defective. I took them to the store and the manager told me that she can't replace them. The staff there wasn't' very friendly either. When I came in first the manager was out running around having lunch at 5 p.m. and was told to come back. The guy who previously was very friendly didn't even bother to say hi. I felt as if it is my fault that the shoes fell apart. And, they sent me on my way with the defective shoes and no solution. But, they do guarantee their shoes. I simply got ripped of for $300. The only thing I could do is file a complaint with BBB. (:-&

Addendum to my previous review

Katrina Karwowski - Portland

I wore these for 2 weeks and on of them the tunite sole came of in several places. I contacted the store and the salespeople took for to a local shop for a repair. I got them back with less than acceptable result. The gap was still there but now stuck with glue! These were new and I would expect the soles to be done right. The excuse that they are hand-made doesn't justify the construction flaws. I am disappointed because it takes a long time for me to save for a pair of Fluevogs. I am not sure if I will purchase another pair from the store. The Amazon would have marked them defective and simply replaced them. I would expect the same from Fluevog.

My first vogs and I am in love

Ace - United States

I've been wanting to try Fluevogs for a long time but I don't have a store in my city. I was hesitant to order online since my feet are a 5 1/2 and often times even the smallest size in shoes is too big, and I have a neuroma as well. But these shoes are so perfect when I saw them, I went for it in a size 6 red-orange. I LOVE them! To be honest, they are a little too big. If you have wide feet, maybe go half a size up but for normal width, size 6 fits snugly width-wise but there is definitely room in front of my toes. I put in an insole and because it's a mary jane with a thick, sturdy strap, it stays on and feels very comfortable and balanced. Best of all, it doesn't irritate and hurt my neuropathy. They were expensive, but hey - for actually comfortable and stylish heels, it's worth it. I feel awesome in these shoes. I've found myself trying to match outfits to this so I can wear them every day, so I think I need to get a black one as well. I am awaiting a black mini mary jane right now. I hope that also fits. I might be addicted already.

Podiatrist recommended

Katrina - Portland

I just got my Prepare Guides in black. I initially got size 8 and at home after walking for a half an hour or so I decided these must go bigger. My toes didn't have enough room. So, I rushed to Portland Fluevog store for an exchange. I got an 8.5 and it fits perfectly (if you get a right size these are truly great0. I am very happy with them. I can't wear heels so I missed out on a lot of fashion shoes. Now, I can have one! Also, I found a link to podiatry shoe reviews and these are highly recommended for people even for people with foot problems such as bunions, etc. Isn't it great. I am waiting for more fabulous wearable styles for those who want a style but can't wear heels. The only thing: you must be careful since these are platform. So, be aware of turns and twists. Otherwise, fabulous.

Stylish but practical

OsheaGreen - Western Australia

These fit wonderfully. My feet are a bit wide, but these are don't pinch at all. I am a size 9, & found these true to size. I've been wearing them to work, and they are stable and comfortable to wear all day. These were the 1st pair of Fluevogs I bought, & it was great to receive something of such quality; these exceeded my expectations, & I'm now a repeat customer.

Love my new shoes

Marie - Auckland, NZ

I just bought these in red this afternoon, and love them so much. I fit an 8 1/2, which is my usual shoe size - often I need to size up in Fluevogs. Was sad not to be buying these in New York, but happy they are available in Auckland, New Zealand. So far I have worn them with turned up jeans, and they look great. I'm sure they'll also be perfect with a skirt. Raced home and showed them to my neighbour who screamed with envy and got off the phone immediately.

My go to shoe...

Leslee Larsen - Sudbury

This is absolutely my favourite shoe ever. I have even had them on my feet for 24 hrs straight... from clinic to hospital and they are still sooooo comfortable. I have had women chase me down to ask where I got them! They fit my usual size perfectly and there was no breaking in period. The ankle boot fits exactly the same and is equally as comfortable. I have worn both the boots and the shoes for long nights of dancing and love love love how they feel to dance in. ( And yes, the extra inches in height is a BIG bonus ). I am eternally grateful to Brian at the Toronto store for suggesting these beauties to me.

A perfect every day shoe

Secure Fluevogger - Innisfail

I wear these almost every other day. I have a lot of other shoes (red, orange, green, yellow, you name it) in a variety of styles but these just go with anything. They're great to wear to work, wonderful to go out in, perfect with a pair of jeans - they just belong! Satisfied Smirk: ,-> add to the go with anything look the comfort of runners who can argue? They didn't need a moment to strectch, rather straight out of the box comfort.

oh baby, oh baby

Farar Elliott - Washington, DC

I just wore my blue Prepares out of the store and already am basking in the admiring glances of fellow strollers. I'm a Fluevoger from way back and these are my new favorites. I wear a 9 in most styles but an 8.5 in these.

I'm in love!

Kris Smith-Lavoie - United States

These fit perfectly. I wear a size 8 in the "Lily Darling" and the same here. Perfect! I got these for work as I am on my feet the entire time I am at work. I love them! I feel like they were made just for me! I am a little worried that the heel pad may be short lived though. My "Lily Darlings" are built like tanks and these seem a bit more on the fragile side. Time will tell. I do love them and will definitely be getting another pair in a different color!

laila - chicago

I LOVE LOVE these shoes, they fit great right away and were a pleasure to wear even during long tradeshow hours on concrete floors. However, I've owned this pair for about 3.5 months and they are already showing a lot of wear and tear. I need the heel caps replaced already (which i don't see online despite notes to the contrary) and the insoles seem to be breaking down really quickly. The first month or so I could wear these ALL day, walking a lot or standing a lot (I live in the city without a car so walking is a must for any shoe). I was so happy that these worked for me and was preparing to buy another pair. But now, after the same day of walking (and even shorter days) my feet are sore, the shoes don't have the same support, its like it started breaking down within only a couple months of wear. I expected a lot more for as much as these shoes cost, even if they were on sale. I bought these because I expected them to outlast cheaper shoes, so far they're failing. so sad because they are truly beautiful shoes.

Give these shoes a try!

Angie - White Rock

I resisted these -- thought they looked bulky and off -- until I saw them on the feet of the April Vogunteer! Then I knew I had to go try them on. Well - they are now pair #9 in my collection and the MOST comfortable shoes I have ever owned! I did have to try a couple of pairs in the same size to get the fit just right -- but I am ever so glad I did!
Seriously, you can run in these like they are sneakers!

Pleasantly suprised!

Danielle - Boston

I just purchased these shoes in black about a week ago from the Boston store, and I'm so happy with them! I was looking for a new pair of shoes for work, so it was important to find something that was comfortable to wear for a long period of time. I wasn't expecting to choose a pair of heels, but these feel surprisingly comfortable all day. They're fun and interesting, but conservative enough to wear in a business casual setting. I wear a size 7 shoe normally, and the size 7's fit perfectly. Overall a great purchase, and worth trying on!

You're invited to our wedding!

Amelie - Western MA

I love this shoe so much that I think I shall marry it! (MA is a state with marriage equality, so I think it might be possible!) The wedding could be as early as March or as late as December, as these shoes have a closed heel and can manage just about any season (we will have to take a long late honeymoon in the winter to some sunnier place, as I don't want to risk them in the deep snow).

Wearing them feels like walking on clouds -- both because they are comfy and because they make me feel so fabulous. I got them in red, and I've worn them every day since. First I started building outfits around them, and then I just figured the rest of the outfit would have to find a way to conform to my shoes' beauty and fineness, which apparently worked! Compliments abounded, and when they didn't, I knew it was because those around me were simply jealous.

I recommend sizing up, by the way. And have your lovely salesperson do a little stretching in the store if your foot needs it. Works like a charm and helps you avoid new shoe blisters. Then you can wear them for twelve hours and only have tired feet because any foot would be tired after standing and walking for that long.

Shoes that strut

MacRotten - Toronto

I didn't intent on buying these after trying on 10 or so styles. I kept coming back to them, for comfort, for coolness. They are like old friends who just wait to be worn every day, go with everything, and get oodles of compliments. They are unlike every other shoe you've ever had, but a little bit of the best features in every shoe you've ever had. Welcome to my Flue family

Most comfortable shoe ever!!

Jessica - Princeton

Although I love all the Fluevog styles, my knees and ankles simply cannot handle some of them. I chose these for the extra height, but also because they seemed to have a sturdy heel. I cannot tell you how happy I am with my lovey blues. They are the cutest, most comfy shoes ever. I would tell you if they weren't ! I am definitely getting another pair in the Prepare family. I am usually 6.5-7 (on the wide side). I bought a pair of Calamity boots in 7 and now that they have loosened up they are a little big. I bought the Adelina in 7 and had to send back for 6.5...same thing with these. The 6.5 is a perfect fit, with our without a thin sock...not a lot of room to spare, but 7's were huge on me. Oh, one con: the strap. It's very tight...may be due to my high arch, and there's not a lot of room for an extra hole...otherwise, PERFECT

At last.

Jessie - Boston

Allie at the Boston store got me to try these on some time ago, and at the time I was convinced that they weren't my style. However, the more I saw them the more I liked their unusual shape, and when I saw them in blue I fell totally in love. I wear a 9.5 in my Mini Lovers and Sugars, but a 9 in these fits perfectly. They're crazy comfortable right out of the box, too. I wore them all day after buying them and my feet feel totally fine - no sore spots or rubbing at all.

Thanks Allie! You were so right!

AMAZING

Leigh - Vancouver

I *just* got these (as in, less than 2 hours ago) at the Gastown store in Vancouver, and I'm in love with them already. They were so comfortable and fun (and made me TALL!) when I put them on in the store that I had to have them. I'm going to have to wait to wear them outside until I spray them, but I'm definitely wearing these around the house tonight after work. Thanks, Fluevog! You make me feel (and look) like a rock star!

Gorgeous shoes & a gnome, too!

christa - alameda, ca

Since I have the Guides in blue and brown and love them, I decided I needed to change it up a bit and got this style in reddish-orange. The others fit in my true 7.5 but I needed an 8 in these for real comfort. And I was lucky enough to get a Flue-gnome, surprised there were any left on Christmas eve!

Julie Morrison - Edmonton

Picked up another pair of these in black this weekend @ the Calgary store... I wear them so much I had to have a spare. So comfortable! They make me feel like a rock star!

Kickin'

Phyllis - Outside Boston

I love these shoes so much I want to wear them every day! The color is gorg (I have the blue), they are so funky-cool looking and they catapult even the most ordinary outfit into fashionforwardland. Like even a down vest, fleece jacket and jeans - seriously. They are are that cool.

Awesome!

Anne - Toronto

These shoes are stunning and incredibly comfortable. I can't believe I'm wearing 3 inch heels! (trust me, this is a Very Big Deal for me, since I rarely wear them). Fluevog heels are clearly the only way to go for me. These also have a 70s vibe to them. It's funny, when Tanya first showed them to me, I was underwhelmed. That changed in a hurry when I slipped them on. I got them in blue and I simply love them. Thank you Tanya!

Most Original & Fabulously Functional!

Melissa - Chattanooga, TN

Though I absolutely adore my friends knee high boots, my signature body part heels, my operetta malibrans and my wearever mercys, these new prepare leaders are just fabulous! I walk two miles to work in them which I can really only do with my friends and malibrans. The mercys begin to rub a spot on the side of my foot and I wouldn't even consider it with the heels. However, the prepare style is just wonderful. I my size is between a 5.5 and a 6, but I got a 6 in these which is perfect. I put some sheep's wool inserts in them and they are now very warm and cozy. A walk to work in the mid 30's was no problem at all. I'm just in love. Thank you John and contributors for making such a fabulous shoe. I also requested that you consider retailing here in Chattanooga. I'll keep my hopes up. @>-

shoe junkie - North America

I have two pairs of the Guides, and was surprised to find that these fit quite differently. The heel is wider than the Guides, and the toebox is more narrow! So sadly these did not work for me. Shoes in the same "family" can vary greatly in fit, so if you can, try them on before purchasing. Great shoes, just not at all consistent sizing.

Love, love, love

Missy - Bay Area

I looooooooooooooooove these shoes! I got the blue...which is a great shade that goes with everything. I sized up 1/2 from my normal because of the short toe box. They are comfortable right out of the box and I haven't taken them off my feet since I got them. I'm probably going to have to go get the boots soon.

Awesome Style

Melissa - Chattanooga, TN

This is my fifth pair of fluevogs and they are just amazingly groovy. They are true to size, but error on the larger if you are between sizes as I wear a 5 in Operettas, 6 in wearevers, and a 6 in these. I live and work in the downtown so I do a lot of walking yet I need very classy and stylish shoes to wear with my suits. These totally fit the bill. Thanks for the comfy shoes John!

Julie Morrison - Calgary

These are super comfortable and super rad. I get at least 5-8 compliments when I wear them! I love the platform and I don't feel like I am wearing heels I just feel 3 inches taller! I bought the navy ones, which look great with all my clothes this season. I highly recommend at least trying these on, you never know!